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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1895
Page
4
The record shows unusually large last minute registration with most new voters likely Democratic. Naturalized voters tilt Democratic and delinquent voters from the State election have boosted both parties, but the Democratic governor lead suggests the mayoral vote will widen beyond two hundred.
The citizens of North Adams have chosen Albert Houghton as the city’s first mayor. A Republican stronghold in the area welcomes his leadership and public spirit, noting his sacrifice of private interests for public duty. Houghton, a Massachusetts Democratic pillar, has long been a party leader and delegate to the Cleveland nomination convention.
The Republican aldermanic ticket last evening is not strong nor weak, likely not enough to carry Germ city as a Democratic stronghold. A two week horizon remains before the election of Mr. Quincy as mayor. Democrats plan to nominate their candidates tonight and may field a ticket capable of sweeping the city, though Republican hopes persist.
The aldermen hold limited power yet remain essential to a democratic Boston. With Josiah Quincy set to be the next mayor, it is important that the aldermen majority be Democrats. The convention's outcome tonight largely determines this result.
The essay argues for American influence in pressuring European powers to act against Ottoman tyranny in Turkey. It claims no power is free from Turkish interest and calls for US and European public sentiment to compel decisive action to halt atrocities and overthrow the Sultan’s rule.
Mayor Curtis's administration faces a looming scandal over city employee assessments for his Republican campaign fund. Notices mislead staff into believing voluntary contributions, yet enforcement appears pervasive across departments. Health inspectors report $50 to $100 levied, while salaries suggest 8 to 4 percent rates. Employees lose time and labor as city payrolls support campaign work with paid leave. This marks an unprecedented political machine at City Hall, warning of GOP rule if continued.
The piece highlights Officer M. J. Kelley of Division 4 known as Ming Lung in Chinatown, plus colorful street chatter about a distressed couple in a picture window. It notes Rabbi Fleischer’s reappointment, a political tour in Pemberton square with Fitzgerald Corbett and Moran, William Bowker’s return to Boston, and a tip to skip the orchestra for a richer laugh at the show.
Secretary Carlisle urges early legislation to retire legal tender notes and replace them with another form of currency. He warns ongoing use causes embarrassment and dangerous complications, framing it as Democratic policy and challenging Republicans to act on currency reform beyond free coinage.
A Boston reader notes selfish behavior at Universalist fair in Horticultural Hall where a cafe sign claimed free admission yet charged for food. He recalls a Canada lecture trip and describes social observations from Back Bay post office and a funeral service committee. Also comments on geranium colored flowers and a brown velvet hat with turquoise buckle. THE LATEST.
The article notes violet and coral as favorite hat colors for winter in Hats and Paria. It describes a violet hat with visiet satin crown, tam o ghant er shape, velvet brim, velvet rosettes with black poppy stamens, lace, and violet aigrette. Dark hats gain color accents with coral velvet or geranium sprays.
The page lists menu items and recipes including raw boiled dressed potatoes and stews. It details baked veal, chicken oil broth with tomatoes and onions, rice potatoes mashed with butter and milk, and a gem pan bake. It ends with a note from Miss M. F. C. of Newton and a pickle reference.
Instructions describe chicken fricassee vermicelli soup egg omelet and muffins with detailed steps. Includes method for frying chicken, simmering in broth, making vermicelli soup, beating eggs with milk, and preparing muffin batter. Ends with signature Mrs Ada Blackwell, 15 Court Square, Room 7, Boston.
Rules for a weekly menu contest specify five dollar prizes and a four person meal plan. Entries must be typed on one side of the paper and received by the stated Saturday deadline. The competition emphasizes three meals per table and broad appeal to citizens with a target cost of twenty six cents per person.
Beverly Mass November 2 dedication marks the opening of a new non sectarian union chapel in Wenham Depot. The one story wooden building featured a doxology invocation anthems and sermons by multiple pastors with offerings and a dedicatory address.
Fragment from a translated Armenian poem by Raphael Patkanian laments oppression and asks what Armenians can do under slavery. It challenges cowardice, urges action, and questions the fate of those who are hungry, bound, and beset by hardship. The verse reflects a call to patriotism and resilience amid captivity.
Westboro reports Frank L. Lombard, 43, was killed this morning by an early train near the town. Police and witnesses describe a sudden incident with unclear motive and no immediate investigation details released yet.
The Municipal League of Boston met at Allston Hall on Clarendon Street to discuss "The Public Schools, Their Needs and Our Duties." Leaders urged moral standards for teachers, reduced politics in schools, and civic appointment of capable board members. A committee was formed to seek best candidates and to organize a plan for reform with broader community support.
Mr Arthur Holden, a lifelong Conservative bachelor, clashes with modern biking culture when a spirited knickerbocker girl on a bicycle disrupts his routines. After a spill and courtly assistance, he falls for Miss Curtis, joins the bicycle crowd, and buys a tandem to win her admiration.
A humorous medley warns of a real hair snipper preying on girls as a prankish warning. The clipping also lists assorted quips and jokes from era papers about everyday mishaps, manners, and misprints, highlighting lighthearted social commentary and wry observations from the time.
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